Thesaurus results for DELINEATION

delineation

noun

di-ˌli-nē-ˈā-shən

Definition of delineation

as in sketch

a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes

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as in description

a vivid representation in words of someone or something a finely wrought delineation of a young couple's first experience with love and loss

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Recent Examples of delineation Her health, her family, her privacy, and a delineation between her pop star ego— her alter ego, to name her past album—and her own self. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026 This delineation of territory has blurred as the number of commercial channels has exploded, and also because the BBC’s international-facing outlets have been allowed to carry advertising — one of many initiatives introduced to wean the BBC off the licence fee. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 12 June 2026 Originally intended as a Max original, the show shifted to HBO as part of a new content delineation plan. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 18 May 2026 What's needed is a clear delineation of roles between digital and human agents. — Sanjoy Sarkar, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for delineation

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Noun

Coroner’s officials have issued a new image, created by combining a forensic sketch and post-mortem photographs using artificial intelligence.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
The combination of stand-up, improv and sketch gives performers multiple ways to tell those stories while exposing audiences to a broader range of Black comedic work.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of sketch

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That’s an improbable description for a longtime Wall Street exec — even more so for one who has spent 26 years climbing the ranks of Goldman Sachs, and who may soon ascend to the CEO job at the storied investment bank.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
ShinyHunters disputes portions of the FBI's description of its activities.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of description

Noun

Though some concept drawings were released by the company shortly after the project began in 2008, more recent renditions have been little more than hints showing the craft as an outline in the haze, with only the nose and cockpit showing clearly.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
None of them won Saturday’s Powerball jackpot, nudging that up to $467 million for Monday’s drawing, or Friday’s Mega Millions top prize, which will be $345 million on Tuesday.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of drawing

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Other organizations abandoned associations with Hastert, and his portrait was removed from a hallway outside the House chamber.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
While a portrait collection of the resort’s presidential guests caters to quite a fitting name, there’s a new top tier spirit and fine wine collection–along with swanky designs, space for live music, and eventually, a game of pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of portrait

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The play’s depiction of extrajudicial killing and out-of-control military leadership resonate with Whitford.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
In fact, the book’s depiction of Nick’s friendship and burgeoning relationship with Daisy’s golf-loving best friend Jordan Baker is upgraded to a torrid romance with its own love song and bedroom scenes that match Daisy’s and Gatsby’s.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of depiction

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Seeking new crypto money, Christie’s and Sotheby’s cut all other legitimizing actors out of the loop with NFTs, elevating what might previously have been categorized as illustration, graphic art, or a social media meme to the status of fine art.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
In colorful illustrations that are just as energetic and immersive as the text, Aaron Marin pulls the whole adventure together.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustration

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As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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